Sewing is certainly my passion but I have been enjoying knitting some sweaters these past few years, especially when I don’t feel like going to the attic where my sewing room is. I had always been tempted by Along avec Anna patterns but wasn’t sure I would understand instructions…you see I am an advanced beginner and easily get lost in unclear instructions. Eventually, I bought … Continue reading Off my needles: Rosa Cardigan – Along avec Anna

2020 is quickly drawing to a close. Despite the challenging circumstances and reduced freedom, I am grateful my family and friends are doing ok and those who caught the virus recovered. I am blessed I could continue working from home and spend time on my sewing and knitting projects. So I wanted to write a few lines to wish you also a Happy new and … Continue reading A couple of tops & Happy new year

How are you doing? Hope your mood is ok and you still manage to sew a bit. Personally, this second lockdown is proving harder than the first time around. Trying to stay positive but not always easy. So, while it’s snowing outside and movement is limited I thought it was time to share this self-drafted bolero jacket I made this summer. Come state? Spero vi … Continue reading Self-drafted bolero jacket

Here I am back with another project. How have you been? This summer I had to buy fabric for some family projects and this shimmery knit fabric caught my eye …Maglia lamé Dario I have never been much of a shimmery or glitter person but I guess my preferences are ever evolving. I envisioned a knit cardi and for a mere 3.5 $/3 euros I … Continue reading Shimmery knit cardi